The child made funny faces and odd movements all day.
Apart from being mischievous and active, Zuoduo also
There's a chance it could be Tourette's syndrome.
It's very easy to mistake Tourette's symptoms for
Young children, due to mischief or playfulness, incorrectly add
Instead of scolding their child, they actually worsened their illness.
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Tourette Syndrome?
Paediatric specialist Dr. Chan Yan-wing explained that "tics
"Syndrome" is generally divided into "Transient Tic Disorder" or
Persistent motor or vocal tics
Tic disorder. General symptoms of Tourette syndrome
Less than one year, "persistent tic disorder" is
Symptoms lasting more than a year, and only appearing
"Action type" or "voice type"
Tic disorder symptoms
Most common 'motor tic disorder' symptoms
Blinking, winking, shrugging, nodding,
The side of the neck, even sudden twitching or jerking of the limbs
arm, etc. "Vocal tics" on the other hand.
Including throat clearing, coughing, strange noises, and burping
Sounds or animal noises. Dr. Chan explained that with the brain
Unlike tantrums, individuals with tic disorders have self-control.
to prevent tics from occurring in a short period, but when
When you have a fever, your twitches will increase, and after falling asleep
The action will disappear naturally.
The impact of Tourette Syndrome on children's psychological development
Dr. Chen reminded most children with Tourette's syndrome
The friend has no other health problems, and their bodily functions are
is also normal. But often due to abnormal actions
or vocal tics which cause varying degrees of emotion
or social issues, such as complaints from classmates or teachers, or
Being ostracised and ridiculed by peers can affect a young child's emotions.
and confidence, whilst parents, due to worry and anxiety, also
Constantly questioning the child about what's wrong, approaching different
Consult a specialist doctor. General treatment methods
Psychological treatment and social education should be the starting point.
How to care for a young child with Tourette's syndrome
– To help parents and other family members understand young children
Tic disorder symptoms and situations, to avoid due to
Misunderstood and blamed
– Avoid excessive spoiling or over-concern
to avoid the child being under prolonged stress
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– Inform the school teacher about the condition and assist the child
Children dealing with school issues and peer relationships
– If the illness severely affects the child's daily life
If alive, a prescription for mental health medication may be required.
ing medications, such as dopamine inhibitors.
Tic symptoms occur (due to medication)
Due to side effects, it is only recommended for those who are more
(for serious matters)
Dr. Chen said that most patients suffered from temporary
Tourette syndrome, where tics occur for at least a year
Healing. If it's a persistent type, about one-third of patients
one-third of people will have it disappear, and another third will
significantly reduced, and the remaining third will continue to be
If children start to show similar symptoms.
You should seek a specialist doctor as soon as possible to treat any condition or situation.
During diagnosis and treatment.
The above information was provided by Paediatrician Dr Chan Yan Wing
Source: Kindred Spirits
